Bhubaneswar: The annual Sisir Saras Mela will be organised by ORMAS in Bhubaneswar from January 6 to 15. Around 400 stalls will be opened at the fair by women self-help groups, producers groups and producer enterprises from 26 states, showcasing various handicrafts, handloom and spices products.
The fair will be held at Biju Patnaik Playground in Baramunda.
A special food court with 20 stalls and a theme stall depicting the ORMAS activities including marketing, livelihood and skill development will also be opened this year. Guha said battery-powered rides for senior citizens and differently-abled persons, and a special kids zone will also be arranged.
Efforts will be made to make the fair polythene-free as far as possible.
In 2023, Sisir Saras Mela was organised in Bhubaneswar along with mini Pallishree melas in 30 districts. The fair generated total business turnover of `75 crore.
